Shure SE215 Review
Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 213,029 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Shure SE215. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Shure SE215. For example, 82% of 57,768 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Shure SE215 have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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Loved it... until I didn’t.
Shure SE215 Sound Isolating Earphones
Reviewed by Kimber M. on Reverb
I was very impressed by the product because of the comfort and quality. I am a vocalist in a band. Originally, I bought these because it was recommended by two people who have been using the product for a long time. Today, in one ear during practice, the sound was cutting out for long periods of time then coming back for a few seconds. I ended up using a different pair after it was determined that the earphones, not the monitor, was the issue. I am in the process the seeing if I can/getting it replaced. I hope to get this figured out because I DO really enjoy the product. EDIT: So, 4 months ago I sent the earphones back to fixed. Today, the SAME ISSUE has returned with no sound out of the right ear! I will send them in again, but this is getting annoying and I will find a different company if it continues. ... More
Probably worth a premium price
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by John on B&H Photo Video
I'm not too picky about in-ear headphones, but I've purchased several cheaper ones that had very limited audio with a flimsy, fragile build. There are probably others out there that are cheaper than these, but I don't have time or the inclination to test and replace, test and replace ... These had a good reputation. I'm satisfied with the sound they deliver, how securely they fit in my ear, and the comfort. They feel reasonably sturdy and do a good job of rejecting ambient sounds without the artifacts of electronic noise reduction. The way they fit in the ear is a bit funky. It's taken practice to slip them into place quickly. For old eyes, the micro color dots for left and right are too tiny to be useful in poor light. All in all if they last a couple of years, I won't regret the somewhat premium price. ... More
very very nice
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by hamid on B&H Photo Video
first things first: i ordered from b&h because amazon charged me for prime membership without my authorization and knowledge. i had to get a new bank card and now don't trust amazon with my account information.about the review - i ordered these along with a pair of panasonics because these have a modular cord and 100% of my iem problems are cord failure. i will never purchase another iem without a modular design. so i got the panasonics to exercise with and these to listen to; the funny thing is i've only used my panasonics once or twice. i can't bring myself to separate from the shures. the one thing that they could have done better is provide a better fit. that's it. they're my first pair of shures, and i'm happy to have them. if i can ever afford to upgrade, it will be with another shure product ... More
Quality problems with the connectors
Shure SE215 Dynamic Microdriver Earphones
Reviewed by Jon on Guitar Center
These are good headphones from a sonic perspective; not great, but good. However, they have a significant problem with the construction - the MMCX connector that allows the earbud driver to rotate at the end of the cable is flakey and unreliable. I use mine for an IEM system and after about the third usage the left earbud started to cut out. The problem got worse to the point where it didn't work at all. A bit of Internet searching revealed that this is a common problem, and while there are some online guides to fixing the problem, the fix doesn't work reliably either. I can't return these since they were a gift and I don't have the receipt, so I'm stuck with them, and disappointed with the product. ... More
Feels like it will Damage your Hearing.
Shure SE215 Dynamic Microdriver Earphones
Reviewed by Brom on Guitar Center
I purchased these to use as a monitor for when I am singing or when I am recording someone else. I didn't expect them to be amazing since 99$ is about as cheap as you can go with in ear monitors, but the frequency response on these is just a bit bizarre. It's like everything is there, but once you get to a higher frequency things are about 30% louder than the lower/warmer frequencies. As a result I pretty much can't even use these while singing. ^^; I often switch between singing in a warmer tone to a higher register (think "sound of silence" disturbed cover) and the result is that I when I sing in a warmer register I really can't hear myself well and when I sing higher or say a word with a stronger "s" noise it's like I can feel my hearing getting damaged... The same can be said if I'm recording a drum kit and hit any of the cymbals. ... More
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Best stage ear-buds for the price
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by G. C. on B&H Photo Video
I have used many ear-buds for wireless in-ear monitoring of my stage performances. For this use it is important to me that: 1. The ear-buds do not fall off my ears while I move during my performance; 2. The frequency response of the ear-buds is good enough to hear highs, mids and some low end frequencies (I don't need much of the latter, since I can feel the bass from the sub-woofers we use near the stage); 3. The ear-buds provide an undistorted sound; 4. The ear-buds are as less visible as possible; 5. They fit comfortably in the ears; 6. They have a reasonable price. The Shure SE215 do all that better than any other ear-buds I have ever used before, including the Bose ones, which are great ear-buds and have all the characteristics I'm looking for, except that they are too visible and look kind of ugly on stage photos (and, thus, to the audience). ... More
The most durable in-ear headphones on the market
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I was initially skeptical about these. It took a few days to get used to putting them in my ears without thinking about it, but once I got passed that, I realized the design is really incredible. They are far and away the most durable in-ear headphones I've owned and I've own many. The sound quality is pretty good. You're getting what you pay for there. But again, there's really nothing more frustrating than owning a pretty decent pair of in-ear headphones only to have them short out after 6 months because of a poorly designed connection form the cable to the ear bud. You won't have that issue with these. They will last. ... More
Solid, sound pretty good
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I play guitar & bought these to use with in-ear monitors, primarily when playing at our church. The build quality is excellent. I especially like the replaceable cable, and how easy it is to rotate the earpieces to get a good fit. The package includes a bunch of different fittings for different ear sizes; one of them will fit and be comfortable. Shure also includes a nice zippered case. Sound quality is good, not great. To me, they sound a bit harsh; the high-end is really pronounced, so they have a kind of 'brittle' tone, for lack of a better word. The SE215s are good for stage use, but I don't recommend them for pleasure listening. Bottom line: These are probably as good as you can get for professional quality IEMs in this price range, and I'll continue to use them. But consider getting custom fitted ear monitors if you can afford them. ... More
Glad didn't let low reviews stop me from buying
Shure SE215 Dynamic Microdriver Earphones
Reviewed by Alvaro on Guitar Center
Been using for church almost a year. Thought they would be broke by now with so many people saying they went to 2 of these in less than 2 months. Having using them now for some time, it becomes aparent to me that the reason why those people didn't make them last is because they probably overdrove them. Anything that you send too much signal to, will burn out. This is especially true for musicians, the ones who monitor without compressing and limmiting the audio first, end up cranking up the volume and get these huge gain spikes that damage the drivers. Just like any other analog audio equipment with sound input. Also, know how to store your cables, avoid sharp bendings, or harsh pulls, they should last for years ... More
Good Earphones
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by Jacob on B&H Photo Video
These were my first pair of in-ear headphones. I'm bought these to replace some generic earphones that I use for my portable entertainment devices. The sound isolation is good, and I can focus on listening to my music or watch a TV show/movie without feeling like the ambient noise around me is drowning out what I'm trying to listen to. The sound quality is good overall, but the higher frequencies don't seem quite as clear as I'd like, and the base can be a little overpowering. However, these problems were mostly solved by using the base reduction equalizer preset on my music devices. The cable seems very durable, and these seem to be overall well-made earphones. One thing that I was slightly disappointed with is that they did not come with triple-flanged ear tips. The ear tips that come with these headphones are okay, but I got Shure's triple-flanged ear tips, and those work much better. ... More
Nearly Perfect
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by Eric on B&H Photo Video
These are the first headphones I have ever own that fit comfortably in my imperfectly shaped ears and that alone is huge. Sound isolation is outstanding, in fact, it might be too good. I was almost hit by a car while walking down a road walking my dog because I couldn't hear the car approaching me ... so be warned. Deep, rich low tones, very solid middle range (I listen almost exclusively to classical, which is a great test for sound systems) and here's my one caveat, highs lack a little brightness, in other words, they are somewhat too muted. While I've only these phones for a couple of weeks, their construction appears to be solid. And unlike many of the headphones I have owned through the years, they create only a small amount of resonating noise while walking with them. All in all, I LOVE these headphones. ... More
very good noise isolation
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by gary on B&H Photo Video
I have been using these now for a month. I have had no problems getting used to putting them into my ears. The noise isolation is very good. I use a loud shop vac a lot at work as well as background machinery and these deaden the sound very well. Using the equalizer on my phone, these sound pretty good. I'm not some audiophile and it wouldn't matter if I was as there is too much noise at work anyway. The only complaint I have is that it can be a pain at times bending and getting the wires to stay behind my ears. They like to pull around towards the front which pulls the earbuds loose. I will say however I move around a lot with these on, bend over, bend sideways, etc. Overall these are worth buying. ... More
best entry level In-Ear Headphones
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by tao on B&H Photo Video
I was looking for another set of ear-buds or in-ears for use while traveling with my Ipod. The Shure SE215's are what I consider the entry level to high end in-ear headphones. They are the least expensive of Shure's line that have most of the high end features, such as cord replacement. The sound is significantly better than the basic earbuds provided with an Ipod. Additionally the price point is where most if not all people are willing to buy them and they are not in the astronomic price range that only audiophiles are willing to pay for. The only con and it's only half-con is that they are so noise isolating. It's a great feature when on a plane and you don't want to hear the drone around you, but walking on a street you may just not hear that car that's about to clip you. ... More
Great sounding earphones
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by MGMIG on B&H Photo Video
Once you figure out how get them into your ear, they are great! I bought these to use with my iPad 2 and my iPhone. I wished I would have realized that if I bought the SE215i, it would have come with a microphone. However, the primary purpose of these was to use for travel. They seem to do a pretty good job on airplanes while I'm watching a movie or listening to music. They almost drown out all the noise, some crying babies and high-pitched children still come through but not nearly as ear piercing as with other earphones. They are also very comfortable and stayed in my ears for the duration of my 3.5 hour flight. I haven't used them for working out yet, so I don't know if they will stay on for that. I definitely recommend them for travel. ... More
I love these!
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by Spankwizzle on B&H Photo Video
I needed a pair of headphones or earbuds, whichever would cancel sound and sound awesome, and my friend told me about these and said it was the best $ he ever spent (and that's saying a lot from him). I travel on airplanes and ride shotgun for long hours at a time being forced to listen to things other than my music. These have fulfilled all my expectations in both sound quality and sound canceling (haven't tried the rubber, but the foam works excellent). I'll admit its a little funny at first to try and put them on, but once you figure out how the wires go over the back of your ears and it rests inside, you're set. ... More
Nice Sound, Awkward to Wear
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed by TaraT on B&H Photo Video
I started experimenting with in-ear monitors because of my discomfort with using headphones for extended periods. As a bassist, I found the SE215's sound satisfactory and pretty balanced in the highs. Having foam and silicone ear pieces increased the flexibility, as sometimes I need to hear more ambient sound. (The foam pieces were really effective in eliminating train noise.)The length and nice quality of the cord was great for pit work and home rehearsing. There are some really nice touches to these in terms of design, which is why I gave it 4 stars. What made these really not work for me was the awkward fit and shifting, which I attribute to my not inserting them correctly and the thicker cabling that fits around the ears. The thicker cabling also makes these seem really durable and longlasting. Very nice construction and worth adjusting to. ... More
The ones to beat
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
My second pair. (Lost first). Sound couldn't be better to my ears. I use them for monitoring digital recording and midi-sequencing via iPad and they give me the clean, full sound I need. Also use them for listening to music and video-watching. The only drawback is the proprietary and somewhat counterintuitive way they fit your ears. I'm pretty used to them by now and like the isolation provided by the snug fit. I love the durable, hefty, Kevlar-sheathed cables that jack into the buds and can be replaced (though I can't imagine they'd wear out). These are the only in-ear monitors I've had with cables and jacks that haven't failed or broken. Having tried many other brands, I'm now convinced Shure is the only brand worth buying. ... More
Really Great Earphones
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones (Clear)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
These are excellent in-ear monitors. They dampen outdoor sound great and sound fantastic for such small drivers. Unfortunately, I used to own the SE210s and they were much more comfortable. The body of these earphones are longer and angled more sharply. I have smaller ears and I cannot find a comfortable way of wearing these that will stay in place. Also, the wire that connects to the body is made to be bent, but unless used daily, they tend to straighten back out which makes them less effecting to hold in place.
Good Sound But A Dissappointing Flaw
Shure SE215 Sound-Isolating Stereo Earphones Kit with EAC-IFB Coiled IFB Earphone Cable
Reviewed by Softcompound60 on B&H Photo Video
These sounded great. I have the wired SE215s and the BT1s use the same drivers. But, there is a persistent intermittent breakup of the audio signal that I just could not tolerate or excuse. Shure needs to fix this pronto. They make such good products. I have used Shure mics, headphones, and earbuds almost exclusively over the years. This was my first unsatisfactory purchase. I reluctantly returned the BT1s.
Shure SE215 - Clean, Powerful, Worthy
Shure SE215 Dynamic Microdriver Earphones
Reviewed by BRUCE on Guitar Center
I bought the SE215 to use in rehearsal and for recording. After about 10 days in my ears, I think they're worth much more than $99! Clarity, punch, dynamics... everything I'm looking for from an in-ear monitor. I appreciate the 2 types of sleeves (flex & foam) in 3 different sizes. I have switched them out a few times just to find what feels best. Excellent sound isolation. Fairly comfortable fit. I've been playing music for many years (since the 60s) and I record/edit audio for a living. If you want responsive, high-quality sound at a reasonable price, you won't be disappointed... no matter how much experience you have. ... More
